Snubbing Gers’ approach to stay at Pittodrie was clearly something he agonised long and hard over.

SunSport Online has taken a look back at what McInnes has said about the Ibrox club, his former team-mates and managers and how much it meant for him to play for the team he used to cheer on from the Copland Road End.

From the pride of pulling on the light blue jersey, playing alongside his idol Paul Gascoigne and enjoying boozy antics with Ally McCoist, it’s clear McInnes has a deep affection for the Ibrox club.

But it’s a love affair that won’t be renewed, leaving McInnes with just memories of his Ibrox career.

On signing for Rangers (July 1995)

“I’m playing for the team of my dreams. I’ve always been Rangers-minded.”

On playing alongside his hero Gazza (July 1996)

“The day he signed I was delighted. It was a big thrill for every Rangers fan and now to be here with him and others like Coisty and Durranty, whose names I used to chant from the stands, is an even bigger thrill.”